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Our Services in Oil Law – Mohammed Al Saadi Advocates & Legal Consultants
Our Services in Oil Law
Oil law is one of the most specialized areas of legal practice, requiring precise knowledge of both local and international regulations governing the extraction, transportation, and trade of oil and gas. At Mohammed Al Saadi Advocates & Legal Consultants, we offer comprehensive legal and advisory services to clients in the oil and gas sector across the United Arab Emirates and the wider region, backed by deep legal expertise and sector-specific insight.
Legal Advisory for the Oil & Gas Industry
We provide tailored legal advice to investors and companies operating in the oil and gas sector. This includes guidance on oil concessions, licenses, exploration and production rights, and compliance with local and international environmental laws and regulatory requirements. Our services ensure our clients operate within the legal framework while maximizing their operational flexibility.
Drafting and Negotiating Oil Contracts
Our team is highly experienced in drafting and negotiating complex oil-related agreements, including exploration contracts, production sharing agreements, supply contracts, and transportation arrangements. We ensure that every contract meets the highest legal standards and fully protects our clients’ interests when dealing with both national and international stakeholders.
Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in the Oil Sector
We have significant expertise in resolving disputes within the oil and gas industry, whether between companies or between companies and governments. Our services cover representation before local and international arbitration tribunals, handling contract disputes, damage claims, profit-sharing disagreements, and breach of obligation matters. We work to protect our clients’ commercial interests and resolve disputes with minimal legal risk.
Oil Concessions and Exploration Rights
Our firm advises on oil concessions and the legal framework surrounding exploration and production rights. We assist in negotiating concession agreements, ensuring full legal compliance, and representing clients in disputes involving exploration rights. Our goal is to help our clients secure and protect their rights throughout the lifecycle of oil projects.
Environmental Compliance in Oil Operations
Compliance with environmental regulations is crucial in the oil industry. We guide companies in meeting local and international environmental obligations, including pollution control, waste management, and risk disclosure. Our legal team delivers practical legal solutions that support environmentally responsible operations.
Transport and Marketing Legal Services
We assist clients with the legal aspects of transporting and marketing crude oil, including drafting and reviewing shipping, storage, and distribution contracts. We ensure these commercial arrangements are legally sound and aligned with UAE and international laws governing the movement of oil and petroleum products.
Oil Sector Investment Advisory
We provide legal support to companies investing in the oil sector, whether entering new markets or forming strategic partnerships. Our services include legal due diligence, contract review, and risk analysis to ensure all investment steps comply with applicable laws while minimizing legal exposure.
Compliance with International Financial Regulations
Oil companies often operate within complex international financial systems. We advise on compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) regulations that may impact oil trade and cross-border transactions. Our legal team helps clients align with global financial governance requirements.
Legal Support for Major Oil Projects
We support large-scale oil and gas projects with end-to-end legal advice, covering exploration, production, construction, operation, and maintenance phases. We also provide counsel on government tenders and contracts, assisting clients in securing licenses and managing public-private partnerships in oil-related projects.
Licensing and Regulatory Compliance
We advise on licensing processes and legal regulations governing oil exploration, production, distribution, and transportation. Our services include liaison with regulatory bodies such as the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, the Ministry of Energy, and other relevant authorities, ensuring full compliance with legal requirements.
Legal Expertise That Powers the Energy Sector
At Mohammed Al Saadi Advocates & Legal Consultants, we are proud of our extensive experience in oil law and our ability to deliver specialized legal services that support the growth and sustainability of energy companies in the UAE and the region. Our commitment is to offer forward-thinking legal solutions that meet the evolving needs of the oil and gas industry.